Kenya, al-Shabab each claims to kill scores
In response, the Kenyan military spokesperson indicated that claims from the group were false as the operation was still ongoing. KDF spokesman Paul Njuguna denied the Shabaab claims and said Kenyan soldiers had fought back, killing numerous Islamists.

Iran Bans US Visitors In Retaliation
The other six countries listed in the executive order are Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. The two countries have had no diplomatic relations since 1979 when militants stormed the US embassy.

Prouds Celebrate Year of the Rooster
The streets of Newport will be transformed with more than 50 stalls to celebrate Chinese New Year. Generations past would celebrate the new year as a time of rest before the farm season begins.

Ayew Brothers take Ghana into Semi-Finals
Thanks to the Ayew brothers who got a goal each to ensure the Avram Grant tutored side advance to the last four. The second half however saw Ghana playing with more intent as the game swung from the Congolese side.

Tiger Woods returns at Torrey Pines
The move is generally considered a smart one, but it left the tour pros on its staff with a decision to make. After his outing in the limited field Hero World Challenge in December, Woods spoke of his ring-rustiness.

Celine Dion Joins 'The Voice' Season 12 as Advisor
It's not just about being a great performer, it's about being a personality and for the energy that you bring to come out. Khaled predicted that Alicia was going to win this season, saying, "We gotta put it out there".

Art Briles Drops His Lawsuit Against Baylor

"[Baylor] overloaded him in an endless supply of money, lawyers, resources, and no restraints on anything they'll do to achieve their goals", Ernest Cannon told KWTX.

Briles, who was sacked last May amid a sexual assault scandal, had filed the lawsuit in December, alleging that his reputation had been damaged by "false and inflammatory statements" made by Baylor officials and seeking more than $1 million in damages, saying they had "likely ended his profession and career".

"I'm sorry we didn't get this resolved for all the Baylor people, so they could know the truth", Cannon said.

Former Baylor football coach Art Briles dropped a lawsuit Wednesday he had filed against four officials at the school. As part of it, Briles also claimed he was being prevented from finding another coaching job because of the allegations stemming from the sexual assault scandal at the school.

Steve Harvey arrives in PH to host Miss UniverseTopping Verreos' list was Miss Universe Ukraine Alena Spodynyuk, who wore a red sequined silk gazar gown designed by Zuhair Murad. When she is not representing her nation on the world stage, she is a beauty specialist and salon director.